MEASURESCONSIDERED

16TH CONGRESS1ST REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Republic of the PhilippinesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESSFirst Regular Session

HOUSE RESoi{.J'rIO~~~r__2_9~

Introduced by

HON. GUSTAVO S. TAMBUl'fTING

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY ANDCONDOLENCES FOR THE DEMISE OF FORMER SOLICITOR GENERALFRANCISCO "FRANK" IBRADO CHAVEZ.

WHEREAS, Francisco "Frank" Ibrado Chavez is known as the formerSolicitor General of the Republic of the Philippines. He served as solicitorgeneral under the administration of the late President Corazon C. Aquinofrom March 1987 until February 1992;

WHEREAS, he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of thePhilippines in 1972 and admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1972;

WHEREAS, he became the youngest bar examiner in remedial law duringthe 1985 Bar Examinations at the age of 38;

WHEREAS, he was awarded as one the Ten Outstanding Young Men ([OYM)in 1986 for his accomplishments in law and in human rights;

WHEREAS, his most prominent contTIbution to the profession of law is hisendeavour in founding the Brotherhood of Nationalistics, Involved and FreeAttorneys to Combat Injustice and Oppression (BONIFACIO);

WHEREAS, his views and opinions in matters of national interests, humanrights as well as in the profession of law have been valued by his colleaguesin the profession and in the political arena;

WHEREAS, he had lived as a ·pillar of the legal profession until he fmallysuccumbed to stroke and joined our Creator on September 11,2013;

WHEREAS, the likes of Frank Chavez is a great loss to our nation but hisvaluable and significant contribution in the field of law particularly in thefield of human rights shall be etched in the spirit of Our country'sdemocracy; .

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, theHouse of Representatives expresses its de~pest sympathy and condolencesto the family of the Former Solicitor General Francisco "Frank" 1. Chavez.

Adopted.

Republic of the PhilippinesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESConstitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESSFirst Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. __4_06

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ON THE DEMISE OF FORMER SECRETARY OF HEALTH DR. ALBERTO J.ROMUALDEZ JR.

WHEREAS, Dr. Alberto J. Romuladez Jr. served the country as Secretary of Department of

Health during the administration of President Joseph E. Estrada.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. had been an advocate of

Cheaper Medicine Law, and Reproductive Health Bill that gave him the title "Champion of Health

Reforms".

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. also served as Director of

the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in early 1980s, and a Regional Adviser in the

Development of Human Resources of Health for the World Health Organization's Western Pacific

Region in late 1980s.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. also worked in the

University of the Philippines as Dean of College of Medicine in 1984-87.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. had an appointment in

1996 to be the Medical Director of HCA Philippines Inc. and at the same time Consultant to World

Health Organization and the Department of Health.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. was admired to his

proposal of sin tax bill and the stem cell therapy.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. was quoted as the "man

of competence and unquestionable dignity" due to his advocacy to public health reform, strong

support to the poor, and commitment to alleviation of poverty.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. was a committed

husband and a great father to his children because of his unending care, guidance and support he

showed during his life.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. passed away on October

18, 2013 due to heart attack at the age of73.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr. was called to be a

trustworthy, reliable and committed friend by his close friends and companions.

WHEREAS, former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr.'s dedication to work,

public service, and family will be deeply missed by his loved ones, relatives co-workers and friends.

RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, to express its profound condolence of the

House of Representatives on the demise of former Secretary of Health Dr. Alberto J. Romualdez Jr.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be furnished the bereaved family of the

deceased.

Adopted,

efv.A /t]ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESSFirst Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.--

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE

DEMISE OF THE 19TH CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES HONORABLE

ANDRES R. NARVASA

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasasincerely served the country's highest judiciary system from December 1, 1991 to November 30,1998.

WHEREAS, retired Cilief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasaserved as a Chairman of Preparatory Commission for Constitutional Reform, an independentcommission formed to suggest positive modification of the PhUippine Constitution from 1999-2000.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasaloyally served his Alma Mater, The University of Santo Tomas, as Faculty of Civil Law (since 1952) andeventually as Dean to the Faculty of Civil Law (1967-1973), thus, he received distinguishing award forOutstanding Achievements in Legal Education in September 2,1981.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasahad administered the Oath of Office to two Philippine Presidents Fidel V. Ramos and Joseph EjercitoEstrada.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasaheaded the private law firm Andres Narvasa & Associates prior to his appointment to judiciarysystem,

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasapassed away on October 31, 2013 due to pneumonia at the age of 84.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasahad left a genuine legacy in the judicial reform and excellence because of his integrity, wisdom andunconditional service.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasa isworthy of emulation by next generation's judiciary representatives because of good examples heshowed while in the country's justice system.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasa'sguidance, love and care as a father and husband will truly be missed by his family.

WHEREAS, retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Andres R. Narvasa'sdemise is a great lost to his friends, relatives and co-workers, for they lost a man of Integrity andvalor.

RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, to express its profound condolence of theHouse of Representatives on the demise of 19TH Chief Justice of the Republic of the PhilippinesHONORABLE ANDRES R. NARVASA.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to the bereaved family of thedeceased.

Adopted,

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ERIC L, OLIVAREZ

Republic of the PhilippinesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESConstitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESSFirst Regular Session

442HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. _-'---_

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF CARMEN GONZALES-RECTO,MOTHER OF SENATOR RALPH RECTO

WHEREAS, Ms. Carmen Recto joined our Creator on November 2,2013 atthe age of 72, while on her vacation in Cambodia.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Carmen Recto had been a very lovirig and caring mother toher children both in their political careers and personal endeavors..

WHEREAS, Mrs. Carmen Recto is a Filipina, a mother, a friend, worthy ofemulation because of her untiring support to all the undertakings went through byher loved ones.

WHEREAS, Mrs. Carmen Recto's presence before her family, relatives andfriends will deeply be missed and longed for.

RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, to express itsprofound condolence of the House of Representatives on the demise of MRS.CARMEN GONZALES-RECTO

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to thebereaved family of the deceased.

Adopted,

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ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

Republic of the PhilippinesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth CongressFirst Regular Session

'. HOUSE RESOLurfONNO. __5_4_5__

Introduced by Honorable Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.,Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales n and Honorable Ronaldo B.

Zamora

RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF MARIAJOANNA S. RODRIGUEZ, SISTER OF THE HONORABLEISIDRO S. RODRIGUEZ, JR. OF TilE SECOND DISTRICT OFRIZAL

WHEREAS, Maria Joanna "Jojo" S. Rodriguez, sister ofHonorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr. ofthe Second District ofRizal, passedaway in her sleep on November 20,2013;

WHEREAS, Ms. Rodriguez is the 8th of the ten children of thelate Governor Isidro S. Rodriguez of the Province of Rizal and of formerMayor Adelina S. Rodriguez of Quezon City;

WHEREAS, Jojo, as Ms. Rodriguez was fondly called by herrelatives and friends, was a graduate ofCommerce, Major in Banking andFinance from the College of the Holy Spirit, was single and nevermarried;

WHEREAS, Jojo will be sorely missed by her loving relatives andfriends: Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, To

express its profound condolence to the family of Maria Joanna S.

Rodriguez, sister of the Honorable Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr. of the Second

District ofRizal.

..RESOLVED, FURTHER, That a copy of this resolution be

furnished the bereaved family ofthe deceased.

Adopted,

crd~::L (2~FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR.

,

RONALDO B. ZAMORA

Republic ofthe PhilippinesHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth CongressFirst Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUnON'NO. 546

Introduced by Honorable Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.,Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II and Honorable Ronaldo B. Zamora

RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OFHONORABLE MARCIANO M. PINEDA, REPRESENTATIVE OFTHE FOURm DISTRICT OF PAMPANGA DURING THEEIGHTH CONGRESS

WHEREAS, Honorable Marciano M. Pineda, Representative ofthe Fourth District ofPampanga during the Eighth Congress, passed awayon November 19, 2013 at the age of76;

WHEREAS, prior to his election to the House of Representatives,Honorable Pineda served as Vice Mayor ofSan Simon, Pampanga (1960­1964) and member of the Pampanga Provincial Board (1986-1987);

WHEREAS, during his stint in the House of Representatives,Honorable Pineda defended the interest of the landless farmers during thedeliberations on the provisions of the Comprehensive Agrarian ReformLaw and took up their cause to free them from the bondage of feudalismwhich was the fundamental re~son for social unrest in the country's ruralareas;

WHEREAS, after serving in the Legislative Department,Honorable Pineda joined the executive branch and was appointed GeneralManager ofthe National Housing Authority (1995 -1998);

WHEREAS, as a loving husband and doting father, HonorablePineda instilled in his children the virtues of courage and love of God andcountry and imparted to his family the zeal and devotion of a true publicservant;

WHEREAS, the demise of Honorable Marciano M. Pineda willleave a deep void in the hearts of the Filipino people, especially to thepeople ofPampanga whose lives he touched: Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, To

express the profound condolence of the House of Representatives to the

family of Honorable Marciano M. Pineda, Representative of the Fourth

District ofPampanga during the Eighth Congress.

RESOLVED, FURTHER, That a copy of this Resolution be

furnished the bereaved family ofthe deceased.

Adopted,

c7~~s~,FELICIANO BELMO , JR.

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. RONALDO B. ZAMORA